PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andersson's choice of entrance music: Raised Fist-Friends and traitors. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Leonard
vs
Andersson

154 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson drives through and clinches with Leonard against the cage.
Leonard prevents the takedown attempt.

Leonard pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but instead Leonard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Andersson is wriggling around but Leonard manages to pass to half guard.
Leonard really is a fat lump.
Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson pushes Leonard off looking to stand but Leonard dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is staying active underneath Leonard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leonard prevents Andersson from standing back up.

Leonard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Leonard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Leonard blocks a head kick by Andersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Andersson has Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Leonard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
Leonard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Kareem Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Andersson.

Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Andersson closes the distance and pushes Leonard back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Kareem Leonard has been cut.
Leonard blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson jumps guard but Leonard stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonard avoids the elbow strike from Andersson, against the cage.
Andersson throws an elbow that misses.

Leonard gets control of Andersson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leonard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leonard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Leonard.
Andersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Leonard blocks nicely.
Andersson throws a strike but Leonard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leonard is standing up over Andersson. Andersson looks to escape but Leonard dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonas Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Leonard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andersson forces Leonard back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonard stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Leonard blocks an elbow strike from Andersson.
Andersson lands an elbow that stopped Leonard in his tracks for a moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Andersson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Leonard blocks an elbow strike from Andersson.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kareem Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andersson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonard prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard blocks an elbow strike.

Leonard jumps guard and drags Andersson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leonard dives into side control.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson bucks up and tries to throw Leonard off but instead Leonard has got his back!
We've been informed that Andersson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Andersson is trying to defend against the choke here but Leonard has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Leonard Tightens the hold and Andersson taps out furiously! Leonard displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kareem Leonard!
Jonas Andersson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.